Get ready for an enchanting winter adventure at the 2023 Pingtung Christmas Festival! From November 24 to January 1, Pingtung Park is turning into a festive paradise, lit up with dazzling lights and festive vibes that you won’t want to miss.
Event Information for 2023 Pingtung Christmas Festival
Date: November 24, 2023, to January 1, 2024
Lighting Hours: 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Pingtung Park
Pingtung Christmas Festival Light Display (燈光展演)
Daily from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with the first show starting at 6:00 PM.
Location: Pingtung Park
Pingtung Christmas Festival Romantic Snowfall (浪漫下雪)
Every Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Location: Pingtung Park Yelin Avenue, with a snowfall light show every hour.
Pingtung Christmas Festival Santa’s Mission (聖誕老人出任務)
Every Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Location: Random appearances within Pingtung Park.
Event: Encounter Santa Claus, take a free photo, and receive a complimentary candy.
Pingtung Christmas Festival Joyful Photo Booth (歡樂拍貼機)
Daily from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Pingtung Park Youth Center
Note: Free of charge, limited availability daily.
Pingtung Christmas Festival Unique Shops
Operating Hours: 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Pingtung Christmas Festival Christmas Market Village
Event Hours: December 22 (Fri) to December 24 (Sun) from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Pingtung Park Track and Field Plaza
Transportation
By Car:
- National Highway 3:
- Southbound: Take the Pingtung Interchange, turn right towards Pingtung on Highway 27, then onto Gongyuan Road.
- Northbound: Take the Linluo Interchange, turn left towards Pingtung on Highway 1, then onto Minsheng Road, Ziyou Road, and Gongyuan Road.
- Highway 1 (台1線):
- Southbound: From Kaohsiung, take Highway 1, turn onto Jianguo Road (Highway 3), then Heping Road, and Gongyuan West Road.
- Northbound: From Linluo or Chaozhou, take Highway 1, turn onto Minsheng Road, Ziyou Road, and Gongyuan Road.
- Highway 3 (台3線):
- From Jiuru and Ligate, take Highway 3, turn onto Xinyi Road, then Gongyuan Road.
By Bus:
- Pingtung Park Station:
- 505, 509, 516, 516A, 8227, 8228, 8229
- Xingfu Park Station:
- 506A Pingtung City Holiday Tourist Bus (operates only on holidays, approximately 7 minutes walk to Pingtung Park).
By Train:
- Pingtung Railway Station:
- Take a bus from the Pingtung Transit Station to Pingtung Park.
- High-Speed Rail:
- Zuoying HSR Station → Xinzuoying Railway Station → Pingtung Railway Station → Bus to Pingtung Park.
Note: Please check the last train times for both regular and high-speed rail services to avoid missing the last ride.
Pingtung Christmas Festival Road Closure Information
Controlled Area: Zhonghua Road (Gongyuan Road to Beiping Road)
Dates of Closure: Opening day on November 24 and every Saturday and Sunday during the event period.
Closure Time: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM